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When the houses next door start to look like gingerbread, no one wants to be outside at night. Book holiday lighting companies early to make sure you have a beautiful, stress-free December. Click for more hints about this page!

When is the best time? From the end of July to the beginning of October. Yes, even before you take down the Halloween stuff. The month of August or September is when most businesses start taking bookings. Even though it seems early, remember that the best teams are hired right away. You might find that every time slot on the radio for Christmas music fills up faster than you can say "Jingle Bells."

October is a great month. If you want to have the work done, you can pick from a number of weekends. It's getting close to Christmas by the middle of November, and the phones are busy. People who show up at the last minute either have to pay extra fees that make them shake or are at the bottom of the list right now. There are companies that charge more for emergency setups, especially those that happen the week before Thanksgiving. That rush at the last minute? It's true, and your chances of getting the style you want are decreasing.

Some families book their trip right after July 4th to get the most out of it. Even though it sounds silly, this will make sure that you get to choose from the best designers and the most creative plans first. Fans of some lighting companies can even get special entry or discounts if they book ahead of time.

Just put, call as soon as you know you need lights. Pick a company and a day that works for you. Don't go with everyone else in the middle of November when everyone is nervous. Those who get up early get to go to the best and fastest places. This gives you more time to find that hard-to-find inflatable snowman or drink cider while your lights flash.